by James Ritch | Feb 24, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Children’s Harbor and Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce officials cut a ribbon Friday to officially recognize the upcoming opening of Children’s Harbor Eastern Shore The facility, in the former Fairgrounds Restaurant near Onancock, is not yet open —...
by James Ritch | Feb 23, 2022 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – After one local school district hit a snag last week, both Accomack and Northampton public schools have implemented mask-optional regulations for students and are in compliance with the new state law allowing parents to exempt their children from...
by James Ritch | Feb 17, 2022 | Headlines
Staff Report — The National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va., has issued a one-page threat briefing as of Thursday afternoon, Feb. 17, highlighting the potential for windy conditions expected tonight into Friday morning, Feb. 18. Please continue to monitor the...
by James Ritch | Feb 17, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Accomack officials deferred deliberations on the 2023 budget until after they hear from the public at a Feb. 23 town hall meeting. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at Metompkin Elementary School. The subject is whether the county should hire 31 employees...
by James Ritch | Feb 17, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Margie Spangler of Northern Accomack Community Cats told the Parksley Town Council Monday the nonprofit organization offers low-cost spay and neuter for outdoor cats in Accomack County as well as running trap-neuter-release clinics. The cost is $25...
by James Ritch | Feb 17, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Blue Water, an Ocean City, Md. development company co-founded by Jack and Todd Burbage, has purchased Capt. Bob’s Marina on Chincoteague. The five-acre waterfront property is on Main Street, on the southern part of Chincoteague Island. Owner Donna...
